{"id":1993,"date":"2016-06-19T12:53:12","date_gmt":"2016-06-19T18:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chromedecu.org\/?post_type=product&p=1993"},"modified":"2023-12-19T14:36:07","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T19:36:07","slug":"evox-brake-kit-for-a-3000gt","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"http:\/\/chromedecu.org\/?product=evox-brake-kit-for-a-3000gt","title":{"rendered":"EvoX Brake Kit for a 3000gt"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jesters EVOX knuckles and Big Brake Conversion<\/strong><\/p>\n

So I have worked on this modification for\u00a0a couple months. I have now test drove it for\u00a02000 miles and revealed it at the TXG15. After running into a dozen road blocks, I finally came up with a bolt in cheap solution for a BBK for our cars that still retains the ABS.<\/p>\n

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The EVO X has 355mm front brakes with large Brembo calipers that can be installed on our cars. The EVO X calipers cannot be bolted to our VR4 knuckles due to an offset issue that cannot be fixed without heavy modification to the stock knuckle. However, the EVO knuckles can be installed on a VR4 then everything bolts up. It\u2019s a mix of certain parts but the result is a bolt up setup that works great. The ball joints and tie rod ends are different for the evo knuckles. The evo lower ball joint and tie rod end wouldn\u2019t fit the VR4 lower A-arm and new geometry. I had to get a custom set to work with the new setup. I am making a bulk order and will sell the ball joint and tie rod kits. I am not making much on these kits, I just want to re-coop my R&D costs. Your support is appreciated
\nOk so here is what you will need and approx costs.
\nEvo X (2008-2016) Front Brembo Calipers($400 plus used)
\nEvo X (2008-2016) Rotors 355mm(1 piece or 2 piece MR rotors)($60 ea plus)
\nEvo 8\/9 (2003-2007) Steering knuckle($80- $150 plus)
\n9\/16 or 14mm drill bit
\nEvo 8\/9 (2003-2007) ABS sensor \u2013 just buy a knuckle with an abs sensor still installed
\nMy new ball joint tie rod end kit( 2x ball joints, 2x tie rods ends, abs spacers) $150\/kit shipped.
\nCustom stainless brake line kit (3SX.com has the custom brakelines just call and request em. Also Hans @ GZP has a SS kit for front and back lines https:\/\/3swarehouse.com\/product\/brak…-evo-x-brakes\/.<\/a><\/p>\n

It seems like a lot of used calipers dont have the caliper bolts with them.
\nYou need the evox caliper bolts.
\nIt is mitsubishi part number 4605A164
\nI suggest just ordering from mits dealer it was like $5 for 2 of them for me, and they were in stock.<\/p>\n

Other tools
\n(ball joint fork, ball joint press) can be borrowed from your local auto parts store.<\/p>\n

Instructions
\nRemove wheels
\nRemove stock VR4 front brakes
\nRemove stock VR4 knuckles
\nRemove stock VR4 bearings\/hubs from knuckles
\nRemove stock VR4 ball joints
\nRemove stock VR4 tie rod ends(keep stock jam nut in same location to approx locate new tie rod end)
\nInstall new ball joint into lower A-arm
\nInstall new tie rod end
\nInstall stock VR4 hub into Evo 8 knuckle. (Evo 8 and VR4 have the same bearing and hub)
\nInstall Evo 8 knuckle on car
\nInstall ABS sensor & spacers( 2x stainless steel washers per side)
\nInstall Evo X rotors and brakes
\nInstall new brake lines
\nInstall wheels<\/p>\n

Observed Benefits
\nBetter braking
\nAll stock replacement parts (pads, ect)
\nABS actually seems to balance out.
\nLess bump steer
\nLook cool.
\nAny wheel that fits an evo will fit our car.
\nThe stance, offset and ride height stay the same.<\/p>\n

Knuckle comparison<\/p>\n

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\nOk the first pic shows the knuckles for the Stock VR4 – EVO 8 – EVO X
\nthe ball joint location is the same however the balljoint type is different hence the special ball joint.<\/p>\n

The Evo X knuckle will work but the ABS sensor is wrong and won’t work and can’t be modified. So you can use Evo X knuckles with an ABS delete.
\nThe Evo 8 knuckle is perfect, you just have to drill out the caliper mount holes to 14mm. I used a step drill then a 14mm dril bit. the metal is easy to drill with the right bit.
\nThe Evo 8 ABS sensors plug into the stock plugs and uses the stock wire mounts.
\nThe Evo 8 sensors need two washers to space the sensor out from the knuckle to work with the VR4 abs rings.<\/p>\n

The major difference is the tie rod end mounts. The Evo TR mount is 1″ lower, shorter and further out.<\/p>\n

This actually leads to a couple benefits.
\nTighter turning radius.
\nThe Evo knuckle acts as a defacto bump steer kit for the VR4. I have tested my car over very bumpy roads to test for bump steer and I don’t notice any with these knuckles.
\nThe wheel offset is the same as stock the ride height is the same as stock.<\/p>\n

Rear Caliper installation and modification
\nPictures below show rotors and tie rod end lugs.<\/p>\n

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\nYou can install the rear calipers on the stock rotors in the stock location after 10 min with a file and hardened bolts.
\nI coundnt find a solution that wouldnt push the rotor out 5mm<\/p>\n

This is the kit new ball joint and the new tie rod end. Only top quality brand parts are used for the kit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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